Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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In this world, only one person had ever called her "Twinkle"-Aaron. And that had been a relic of their shared childhood.

Nate's gaze shifted to Aaron, and his hand fell back to his side. "Uncle Aaron."

"Professor Neumann," Aaron replied coolly. "Given your current situation, you can just call me Mr. Ace." His words were a subtle reminder that Nate's connection to Lena was no longer valid. Aaron then turned to Lena. "If it's convenient, I'd like to talk to you about something."

"Sure," Lena agreed, glancing at Nate briefly before walking off with Aaron.

Standing beside Aaron, who loomed over her like a shadow, Lena looked smaller than usual. "Is this about my parents?"

Since returning, Carol and Gabriel had been pushing her to move back home, claiming it was the only way they'd feel at ease. Even her grandparents had joined in.

"They want to know if you've thought it through," Aaron said, confirming her suspicion.

alone for years. With my job, I'm called out at all hours. If I move home, I'll disrupt their rest. Aaron didn't respond immediately, his expression unreadable. Yet Lena had a sinking feeling-this excuse

truth was, Lena's parents-especially Carol-listened to Aaron more than anyone. If Lena wanted to avoid moving back home, convincing Aaron was her best shot.

I'm an adult. Living with my parents at this point just doesn't feel right. I need my space." "They're doing this for

the same age. To Lena, Aaron had always felt more like an equal, and her respect for him

added with a playful smirk, "Besides, you didn't move in with Grandma and Grandpa

hint of

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to empathize?" Aaron's sharp gaze fixed on her. "Then tell me

it. I don't want to go back to being monitored and told what

had both endured e lectures from their families. She had complained to him countless times back then, and moving in with her grandparents had been her only escape. "Is that really

course. Why

ess

of Nate?" Aaron interrupted, his words hitting like a thunderclap. Lena froze for a beat before letting out a dry laugh. "We're not together

trying to win you back,"

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